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C2RL R
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Registered: 28th Mar 02
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3rd Jun 08 at 13:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I'm going to be spending about £500 quid on a new bike soon as i've not had one in a while and want to get back into it. the problem is i no longer have any room in my shed for it when its not in use. Will it be ok to leave it outside through all the shite weather we have? it'll be locked up and under a cover so i'm assuming it will be fine.
deano87
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3rd Jun 08 at 13:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
As long as it's under a decent cover, I don't see why not. I'd be more concerned about the security etc, especially as things will be quick release on it.

You can get a lot of insurance certified locks etc, but it might be worth checking with your contents insurance provider to see if it'll be covered.
Superlite Ltd.
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3rd Jun 08 at 13:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
As long as the water and the cold can't get to it. I wouldn't tbh mate.

Condensation in the headset and BB
Ian W
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3rd Jun 08 at 13:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I'd clear a bit of a space in the shed mate, only needs a bit for a bike
C2RL R
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3rd Jun 08 at 13:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
its not my shed though mate so cant really demand that things are moved to make way for it. its either my bike or my fishing gear that goes outside and the bike is cheaper.
johnhara1
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3rd Jun 08 at 13:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Keep it in the house?

Sod leaving a £500 bike in the garden.

[Edited on 03-06-2008 by johnhara1]
C2RL R
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3rd Jun 08 at 13:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
no room in the house either. its fookin shit when you've had to move back home and have to live by your parents rules. the main question is....will the shit weather fuck it up if its under cover? security is not really a problem.
BYRON
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3rd Jun 08 at 16:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Buy a bike shed. £100 or so.
shedstore.com
C2RL R
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3rd Jun 08 at 20:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
apparently storing it in bad weather is better than riding it in bad weather so might just go for it.
notts.pirate
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3rd Jun 08 at 20:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by C2RL R
apparently storing it in bad weather is better than riding it in bad weather so might just go for it.


not really, when your riding it things are moving so not letting water/dirt/grime in or build up in the bearings etc

also when you ride in shit weather you clean your bike straight away (normally) but if its sat outside for a week in terrantial rain/snow water will seep past everywhere

id buy another shed if you can or simply re-arrange the shed you have, amazing how much space you can find if you start from scratch
C2RL R
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3rd Jun 08 at 20:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
its gonna be under cover though so not totally exposed to the elements.
Superlite Ltd.
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3rd Jun 08 at 21:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Bikes should be kept in the house. Women can fuck off if they don't like it
nova_gteuk
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3rd Jun 08 at 21:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I keep my bmx in my bedroom

Wouldnt leave it in the garden,last time i left my bike locked up in the garden the wheels and handlebar grips went walkies
loo_goblin
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3rd Jun 08 at 21:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i leave my 900 quid bike in the garden no cover, been like that for about 3 years, needs a new chain ecvery so often tho
cesil
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3rd Jun 08 at 21:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
keep mine in the kitchen behind the table
CorsAsh
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3rd Jun 08 at 21:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Fishing gear in the loft, bike in the shed.

 
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